Sailors teach robotics at MSUM
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - As part of Navy Week, sailors from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group visited with kids and teens at the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus to teach them how the navy…
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Nelson Cruz traded to the Rays
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) - 2021 All-Star Nelson Cruz is no longer a Twin. Minnesota announced the 41-year-old and AA pitcher Calvin Faucher have been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for AAA pitchers Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman. Cruz had a…
Sanford Health To Require Employees To Get COVID-19 Vaccination by Nov. 1
FARGO, N.D. -- Sanford Health is requiring all 50,000 of its employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus by November 1. Officials say more than 90% of clinicians and 70% of nurses within the health organization are already fully vaccinated.…
Moorhead Man Dies of Injuries From Tuesday Fire In House That Had a Daycare
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A man injured in a fire Tuesday at a house that had a daycare has died of his injuries. Moorhead city officials say 62-year-old Robert Blue of Moorhead died yesterday. Police are investigating the cause of his…
Governor And Ag Commissioner Stop By Polk County Farm to Survey Drought
POLK CO., Minn. -- Governor Tim Walz and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen are getting an up close look at drought conditions in Polk County. They stopped by the Reitmeier Farm to see the impact the drought is having…
Man Dead After Crashing ATV Near Wadena, Minnesota
WADENA, Minn. -- A 39-year-old man is dead in an ATV crash in rural Wadena, Minnesota. The crash was reported around 6:30 Wednesday night. Authorities found the man unresponsive near his ATV and lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. They say it…
Wyndmere Bank Robbery Suspect: "I knew I messed up as soon as I did it"
FARGO, N.D. -- Court records are providing new details on a bank robbery earlier this week in Wyndmere, North Dakota. Tessa Jaksa, also known as Tony Jaksa, is charged in U.S. District Court in Fargo with bank robbery. An arraignment…
Report: 72% of Minnesota is experiencing severe drought
ST. PAUL, MN (AP) -- The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 72% of Minnesota is currently experiencing severe drought. That's up from last week, when 52% of the state was considered to be in severe drought. Minnesota Public Radio News…
Suspect in Moorhead payloader theft arrested in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man arrested Wednesday afternoon is jailed in Fargo is accused of stealing a new John Deere payloader from RDO Equipment in Moorhead. Moorhead Police say the loader was stolen sometime between 10 p.m. and 11…
Pet Connection: Meet the Buns
This week's Pet Connection is an update on a story we've been following for a few weeks here on the Morning Show. They are now up to fifty-one domestic bunnies captured from a Moorhead…
Labor activists hold rallies at four senators' offices to gain support for Pro Act
FARGO, N.D. & MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Community activists are fighting for a change to labor laws in Minnesota and North Dakota. After receiving support from Minnesota Democratic Senators Tina Smith and Amy…
U.S. Border Travel Restrictions Extended, Gov. Burgum Calls It "Preposterous"
BISMARCK N.D. -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum calls it "preposterous". The Biden administration is extending non-essential travel restrictions at the northern and southern borders until August 21. The administration is under fire for continuing to keep them in place…
Barnesville calls for water restrictions immediately
BARNESVILLE, MN (KVRR) -- Effective immediately the City of Barnesville implemented Stage 3 water restrictions. Restrictions include: • No lawn watering; except for yards sodded or seeded this year • Trees, shrubs and gardens may be watered using handheld devices…
July 19-25 proclaimed Navy Week in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The mayors of Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth are joining forces to declare this week "Navy Week" in all four cities. The proclamation was presented to Vice Adm. Stuart Munsch…
Search for Missing Man in Becker County
BECKER CO., Minn. -- Becker County Sheriff's Office is searching for 20-year-old Dillon Christianson of Ponsford. They say Christianson was reported missing around 5 Tuesday afternoon. He was last seen walking on County Highway 26, southeast of Ponsford around 3…
Man Hurt In Fire At House Hosting Daycare in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A two-alarm fire injures one man and displaces a daycare in a house in Moorhead. Moorhead Fire Department was called to 710 12th street north at noon. When they arrived, firefighters encountered smoke and flames in the…
Moorhead and Dilworth under water use restrictions
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) --Water use restrictions are now in effect for people in Moorhead and Dilworth. It is due to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources drought warning phase. They require public water suppliers to implement water use restrictions. Moorhead…
Moorhead Police arrest suspect in Wyndmere bank robbery
RICHLAND COUNTY, ND (KVRR) -- The woman accused of a bank robbery in Wyndmere, North Dakota is under arrest. Moorhead Police received a tip from a concerned citizen on Monday. The tipster recognized images of the suspect vehicle. Moorhead Police…
LIVE: United Way School Supply Drive Only Halfway to Goal
It's one of the most important annual academic fundraisers in the Cass-Clay county area. And unfortunately, with just three days to go, this year's United Way of Cass-Clay school supply drive is only…
People share ideas to improve Moorhead during Design Week
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Monday kicked off Design Week which will be filled with community events for you to share your perspective and ideas on the future of Moorhead. People were able to learn about…
Water Activist Winona LaDuke And Others Arrested Near Park Rapids, MN
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. -- Environmental activist Winona LaDuke is among a small group of people arrested at Shell River near Park Rapids. They were protesting work on the river for the Line 3 replacement project by Enbridge. Honor the Earth,…
Expanded Closures at Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Due To Wildfires
ELY, Minn. -- Superior National Forest officials are expanding their closure order for the popular Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness north of Ely, Minnesota because of the threat of wildfires burning across the Canadian border. The newly expanded order, which…
Man Believed To Have Drowned In East Battle Lake
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. -- A man is found unconscious in East Battle Lake near Clitherall, Minnesota around 5 Saturday afternoon. Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office tells us the man was pulled from the lake and lifesaving attempts were made…
Gov. Walz, DFL leaders call for Rep. Thompson to resign after uncovered domestic violence allegations
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - After a FOX 9 report outlining uncovered past domestic abuse cases against Rep. John Thompson, top DFL officials are calling for him to step down. In back-to-back-to-back statements sent on Saturday, Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, House…
Line 3 opponents seek restraining order against sheriff
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) - Activists opposed to the Line 3 Pipeline project in northern Minnesota are asking a judge to issue a restraining order against Hubbard County, Sheriff Cory Aukes, and the local land commissioner. Winona LaDuke and Tara…
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